Swing into the holiday season by heading up to Estes Park this weekend for a holiday party thrown by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the historic Stanley Hotel.

The iconic swing band will spend two nights at the historic venue in Estes Park as part of their Wild and Swingin' Holiday tour and the Stanley Live Concert Series. The shows will be holiday themed and the set will be comprised of BBVD's two holiday albums intertwined with popular hits, said Glen Marhevka, who is the featured trumpet soloist in BBVD.

“[The holiday shows] are pretty fun for us, it's a little different music than the rest of the year,” Marhevka said. “It is a really fun and upbeat show that people will really dig.”

High energy shows are one thing that Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is known for, and the band has been building on that reputation for almost 25 years. With ten albums released, including one this year, and constant touring averaging about 150 shows per year, the group shows no signs of slowing down.

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“We have been together a long time, and we all like each other a lot and love playing together,” Marhevka said. “We push each other a lot to make us better and keep it interesting and fun, feeding off each other as we go.”

Marhevka said that he knew early on that there was something special about the group and everyone always gave 110 percent. He was on to something, as every original member of BBVD, of which there are nine, is still in the band today.

“We all kind of picked the right guys and everyone just got along great. We have become a family over the years,” Marhevka said. “It isn't always perfect, but we all have a tremendous amount of respect treat each other with integrity all the time.”

For almost 25 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has played all over the country and not just concert venues. Their music has been in countless television shows and Hollywood films; they've played on “The Tonight Show” and for three different presidents. They also played the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXIII, John Elway's last game.

“It is pretty mind blowing when you think about all the things we have done. Playing concerts in general is pretty amazing but sometimes I have to step back and realize how amazing it was to experience all that,” Marhevka said. “But the best part of it for me is that we are all still playing together after 25 years.”

Going strong for almost a quarter century, their new album, released this year, is homage to some great musicians and an offer to expand their musical collection. It is entitled “Louie, Louie, Louie,” for Louie Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima, all icons of early jazz and swing music.

“We thought it would be fun to get people to explore some of their music,” Marhevka said. “They have made tons of huge songs that are influential all over the world and were amazing musicians.”

Expect some from “Louie, Louie, Louie” at their Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party at the Stanley. Take the scenic drive and head up to Estes Park this weekend. Soak in the breathtaking views and get in the swing of things with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The shows are Dec. 1 and 2, starting at 9 p.m. and tickets are available at www.stanleylive.com.

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